Since the attacks on
September 11, the United States has assisted our allies in closing their
security gaps, which might allow terrorists and foreign fighters to travel
internationally undetected. However, until we can create uniformity in security procedures among all
countries flying into the United States, risks still exist. Improving our
allies’ capacity and increasing coordination would help improve security beyond
national borders to mitigate threats before they reach the U.S. and reduce
overlap, waste, and unnecessary duplication.

Rep. Cook said, “We must
find ways to close the gaps in our international security, which continue to
pose a threat to the security of our homeland. In the terrorist attacks on
Paris, some of the perpetrators were able to move across borders without
detection, in some cases using fake passports.

Assistance Act of 2016

Congressman Paul Cook

“There were also a number of
foreign fighters returning from ISIS strongholds in Syria, Iraq, and Libya. The
United States must work with other countries to improve border security and
information sharing between governments. This bill is a good step in the right
direction for providing better security measures, and I applaud its passage.”